Burned to Death Three Children in Separate States
The Charlotte Chronicle reports six year old Willie Love from Wilmington died after clothing caught fire near a stove at Thompson Orphanage. Two other fatal burns occurred in Centerville and Conrads Yadkin county as detailed by the Winston Republican, marking a grim trio of tragedies in North Carolina. The story also notes Washington society’s racial integration at a New York reception and a judge’s ruling on debt collection practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Chronicle
Willie Love
Wilmington
Thompson
Winston Republican
Centerville
Twin Towns
Frank Newsom
Conrads
Yadkin County
New York Society
Washington
Levi P. Morton
Duffy
Edith Morton
Richmond and Danville Railroad Timetable and Connections
In effect November 15 1891 the Richmond and Danville Railroad shows daily schedules from Greenville to Greensboro and Raleigh with connections to Durham and Goldsboro. The document lists passenger coaches, leaping car service between West Point and Raleigh, and Pullman sleepers between Atlanta New York Washington and Greensboro via various junctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcher’s
Castoria, Richmond and
Danville Railroad
Sorthbould
Columbi
Atlas
ArGreenville
Spartanburg
Cherlotte
Salibite
Asheville
Statesville
Salisbury
ArGreensboro
Askis E
West Point
Osfor
Seaday
Ardrive
Henderson
Henlerson
Dai
Sanday
Oxford
Lew
Goldsboro
Raleigh
Durham
KR. & M. Jordy
Pasenger
Kevnville
Richmond
Sandey
Baltimore
York River
Atlanta
New York
Denville
Greensboro
Rebville
Joristown
Tenn
Washington
New Cuhaes
Ie Mont
Ave
Ogham
Paw
Raivigh
N.C
N. C
Owl
Trafic
Advertising miscellany and patent medicine notices
A compilation of promotional notices and testimonials for patent medicines and remedies. References include Dr Miles Restorative Nervine with free samples at Yearby’s Drug Store, claims of cures for headaches nervous disorders neuralgia and sexual weakness, and endorsements from a local druggist R Blackwall son. Also mentions Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind and a postal card writer seeking a pension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Miles
Dr. Milo
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Castoria Recalled In Rhyme About Baby’s Needs
A playful verse recalls giving Castoria during illness and distress. The rhythm links Baby’s ailments to the remedy, noting repeated use and maternal care. No further context or sourcing provided.
Shilohs Consumption Cure promoted as miracle remedy
The advertisement touts Shilohs Consumption Cure as the most successful cough medicine, claiming rapid cures for coughs, croup, bronchitis, and consumption. It guarantees results with a purchase, priced at 10c, 50c, and $1, and lists Porcus Pfaster and R Blacknatt & Soy as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Porcus Pfaster
R Blacknatt & Soy
How To Care All Skin Diseases Advertisement
An 19th century style ad promotes cures for skin diseases rheumatism and neuralgia. Claims include rapid relief often in days, with a mystic cure noted as radical and systemwide. It mentions products like Bore BWOENK OmtaeNT and a $0.75 first dose, sold by N. M. Johnson & Co. Durham druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Isis
Bwayne & Son Philadelphia
N. M. Johnson & Co
Durham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington “Susciety
Sun Court
J. W. Goslen
Brother Goslen
Oxford Ledger
Ledger
Granville
Britt
Ways and Means
Springer
Portugal
Commissioner Robinson
Terrell
Vorens
Caicaco
A'Ly
Burkeville
Keysville
Danville
Lian
Kaleigh
Purhan
Greensbor
Wine
Salem
Saliebury
Satesville
Hot Springs
Lysslisbury
Charlotte
Clrvenville
Pitcher’s Castoria
Commissioner of Pensions
Hhat
Dr. King
Bucklen
R. Blackwall
Alstons
Piney
Golden Belt
North Carolina
Geet
Vance Co
Baltic
Janube
Charles A. Stoddard
Ils
Tom. Rham
NEW York Observer
Wee Hlsston
Main St
Capr
Resent &m
Woolley
Wis Whitehall
Park Row
Stoddart & CO
7Th Street
H. W
U. 8
Patent Office
Washington, D. C
Pano
Organ
W. R. Murray
Chick
Mason and Hamlin
Mathushek
Leon
Cataogue
Main Stret
Durham N, C
Ludbumn
Swaton
Draggist
Swayne
J.S. Murray
Durnam, Os
Scientific American Agency For
Munn & CO
Vuread
America
Geis
Scientific American
Cour
Car
Broadway
New Fork
Maryland
Virginia
Boat Carolina
Georgia
W. H. Sadler
F. A. Sadler
Business College
N.charles St
Baltmd
Lloyd’s Hardware Store
Wootton’s Patent
Sampio ‘Ettek Ana
Aventis Wanteu
Houston
Halifax Go
Chas A. Goodwin
Blend Granite Works
Branxen Yarp
Laupen’s Orp
Sraxp
Fayettevitys
East Lenoir St
Yeland
Fayetteville St
Gheek Furniture
Gomphy
William Daffron
Henderson, S
E. F Wyatt & Son
Road Crants and
N. G
Martin Street
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